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R225 NRS

1998 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Seicento56,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 NRS
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 65,325 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front rubbing through radiator and leaking

oil sump leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front rubbing through radiator and leaking

oil sump leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,113 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 45,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,284 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 41,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 41,241 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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R225 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 56,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 NRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R225 NRS is a 1998 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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